YEARLY HIGH
2411.3206 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1720.4810 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2343.6213 SLL

2017 PGK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 2411.3206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1720.4810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 690.8396 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2171.6322 to the December average rate of 2377.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2411.3206 was up 35.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 1784.9357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,056,603 SLL
2016 Average 7,689,459 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 8,602,405 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,454,197.98 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2409.9617
2149.9658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2314.9448, compared to 2372.2977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.3529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2314.9448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2372.2977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 627.4516 SLL (High: 2347.9326 / Low: 1720.4810). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.8465 SLL (High: 2394.6663 / Low: 2365.8197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±627.4516
November Spread (Stable) ±28.8465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 21.0612 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 2388.2954) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1773.7383), the exchange rate shifted by +614.5570 (+34.65%).

2017 Avg (October) 2388.2954
2016 Avg (October) 1773.7383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2347.9326 1720.4810 2171.6322
February 2366.8242 2309.1388 2342.2896
March 2384.1020 2279.4899 2345.7404
April 2365.1820 2272.3908 2324.6792
May 2377.2134 2268.6548 2350.1264
June 2383.3481 2283.2916 2355.2010
July 2404.9474 2271.4004 2362.2760
August 2390.6220 2325.0661 2366.5635
September 2373.7460 2333.7427 2357.7096
October 2411.3206 2365.7382 2388.2954
November 2394.6663 2365.8197 2381.9215
December 2398.6448 2354.2012 2377.0202